Dave Meikleham
Despite the loss of the FIFA license, EA Sports FC 24 remains the supreme soccer game to beat.
A pleasant, samey slasher that may bore your digits while making your GPU sweat.
FIFA 21 fixes some on-pitch issues, though it stops short of giving the series the meaningful overhaul it needs.
A competent and crunching MMA sequel that brings key improvements to the Octagon but stumbles when the action moves to the ground.
A classy sandbox that stands out from the pack thanks to its brilliant battles against an array of fantastic beasts.
Though this standalone spin-off shamelessly reheats the map and overhaul mechanics of Far Cry 5, it introduces enough new ideas and winning missions to make its apocalyptic mark just about worth it.
If you've been looking for an excuse to revisit Destiny 2, the hunt for Cayde's assassins offers a killer package. Don't disappoint your dead droid chum, eh?
With a beautiful Blighty and an innovative season-based online endgame, Horizon 4 is a wonderfully polished, thoroughly modern racer. Sadly, it doesn't feel quite as progressive or impactful as its Aussie predecessor, and there's a sense the sandbox series is ever so slightly coasting on its laurels.
An endearingly daft sequel that ditches the original's dour action for a brand of subversive play that squeezes the most out of some cracking gadgets and a brilliant map.
A handsome, thoughtful blend of shooting and stealth that delights with its choice-driven play. Though it can feel painfully rushed at times, which is a shame.